What does it take to get a fast VPN?
CNET refers to Surfshark as having “competitive speeds” with an average speed loss of just 27%. Most VPNs’ speed loss is at 50% or more.
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PCWorld tests show excellent speeds in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
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TechRadar sum up their review by writing that Surfshark delivers a very acceptable performance. Even the lowest speed recorded was “more than enough for most people.”
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Tom’s Guide writes that Surfshark connects without a glitch, with faster-than-average connection times, and praises fast and safe torrenting.
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| Regular connection in the US | Quick connect – US server | Quick connect – UK server | Quick connect – Brasil server | |
| Ping | 15 ms | 22 ms | 123 ms | 135 ms |
| Average download speed | 58.46 Mbps | 56.74 Mbps | 44.42 Mbps | 42.13 Mbps |
| Distance to server | – | 430 km | 6,880 km | 6,950 km |
Surfshark uses top-quality, fast servers optimized for speed and security.
All of our servers have at least a 1Gbps port connected, while most are already updated to 10 Gbps, meaning the physical connection can handle a lot of traffic. Some go up to 2x10Gbps per server. And with 3200+ servers to choose from, you won’t have to worry about congestion, either.
A high-speed VPN relies on good VPN protocols – the sets of rules that make electronic communication work.
WireGuard is the most impressive on our roster, offering good speed and stability on any platform.
For a high-speed VPN, you need a fast encryption protocol – like AES-256-GCM, which Surfshark uses!
A VPN software encrypts and decrypts every packet of data. This process does require additional bandwidth, but it’s usually negligible.
If you want to have a VPN that doesn’t slow down internet traffic, try these tips:
Don’t know if you can tell the difference? Don’t forget to measure the speed before and after switching the setting around.
No matter how good your VPN is, there are factors that can slow it down. Some examples include:
Some internet service providers slow down your connection when streaming, downloading or gaming online. A VPN encrypts your data, making ISPs unable to detect what you’re doing - and therefore, they won’t slow you down.
If you don’t have a location preference, one click of a button can connect you to the speediest available VPN server. It’s usually a nearby location or a neighboring country.
Did you know that ads can slow down your internet speed and use up your mobile data? That’s why Surfshark offers a CleanWeb feature that gets rid of advertisements and blocks malware.
Split tunneling (Bypasser on Surfshark) allows you to set apps and websites that won’t be encrypted and routed by a VPN. That way, you can maintain your usual speeds for tasks where you don’t need protection!
Disclaimer: Surfshark does not encourage using a VPN in ways that would potentially violate the Terms of Service of streaming service providers.
Yes, Surfshark is among the fastest VPNs. We’ve got over 3200 servers around the globe, 10 Gbps ports are added daily, and at least 1 Gbps port is available on any server you visit. We also use the Wireguard protocol to improve our service speed.
The app has the ‘’Fastest location’’ option – click on it. The VPN will automatically find and choose the fastest server depending on your location.
